Portable solar
There are suitcase, or portable solar panels that are commercially available. They don't seem to be over 120 watts, and are pretty expensive for my "thrifty" taste. Add the fact that it's snowing and ...
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MrWizard wrote:Mr. Wizard, that looks like the solution I've been looking for for a couple of years. KickAss has had one for a few years, but they only sell and ship in Australia and their is no doubt better quality, but sells for around $1200. So this is quite a good deal.
i recently bought a 200w fold up portable system from amazon for $250
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B075SZMFP2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
it puts out 7amps into my system, propped up against the side of the rv facing the sun
its enough to keep the batteries above 13.2v while i'm using the laptop
i deploy it after my morning generator run of battery charging
Not having this available at the time, I ordered up 2 120 watt semi-flexible panels, made a lightweight metal frame for them and use them as a portable system. So I get 240 watts, without very much weight. But they are large (about 2 ft. by about 40 inches each panel). This foldable system looks lightweight and easily transportable. I may have to supplement my system. Please keep us up to date on any problems or peccadillos you may experience with it. Thanks.
